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Krautergersheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It lies between Strasbourg and Obernai.

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Krautergersheim is a commune in France, situated in the Grand Est region. It lies within the Bas-Rhin department, specifically in the Unterelsaß area and the arrondissement of Sélestat-Erstein. The municipality is part of the canton of Obernai and shares borders with Bischoffsheim, Hindisheim, Meistratzheim, and Obernai. Its official name is Krautergersheim, with the native label Krüterrische.

The town covers an area of 6.37 square kilometers and has an elevation of 159 meters above sea level. It is assigned the postal code 67880. Krautergersheim is referred to by the nickname "capitale de la choucroute." Population figures vary by source, with one listing 1,781 residents (831 male and 849 female) and another citing 1,586. The local government maintains an official website and contact information for the mairie.

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Place details

Locality
Krautergersheim
Region
Grand Est
Country
France
Population
1,586
Timezone
Europe/Paris

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PM2.5
7.5 µg/m³
PM10
12.4 µg/m³
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Key facts

French commune.name
Krautergersheim
French commune.native name
Krüterrische
French commune.commune status
Commune
French commune.image
Krautergersheim 022.JPG
French commune.caption
A house in Krautergersheim
French commune.image coat of arms
Blason Krautergersheim 67.svg
French commune.arrondissement
Sélestat-Erstein
French commune.canton
Obernai
French commune.INSEE
67248
French commune.postal code
67880
French commune.mayor
René Hoelt
French commune.term
2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality
Pays de Sainte-Odile
French commune.elevation min m
149
French commune.elevation max m
159
French commune.area km2
6.37

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Official website

Mairie de Krautergersheim - Capitale de la Choucroute

Grâce à ses nombreuses entreprises, associations et manifestations et bien sûr son fameux chou à Choucroute ; il fait bon vivre à Krautergersheim !

krautergersheim.com

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Krautergersheim
Country
France
Population
1781
Area
6.37
Elevation
153
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Shares border with
Obernai
Official website
krautergersheim.com
Image
Krautergersheim 022.JPG
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Commons category
Krautergersheim
postal code
67880
associated electoral district
canton of Obernai
male population
831
female population
849
native label
Krüterrische
nickname
capitale de la choucroute
email address
mailto:[email protected]
phone number
+33-3-88-95-75-18
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Geography
  • Toponymy
  • History
  • Sauerkraut
  • Population
  • See also
  • References

Krautergersheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It lies between Strasbourg and Obernai.

==Geography== Krautergersheim is located in the district of Sélestat-Erstein and the township of Obernai. The village is located close to the A 35 connecting Barr and Strasbourg. There are two main areas: To the west, cabbages, potatoes and corn are raised in loess terraces. To the east are country meadows, forests, and wet heaths; hemp and flax are also cultivated.

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